The Tocqueville Fellows are a select group of Furman undergraduates committed to exploring the philosophic and moral foundations of democratic life. Fellows participate in each event of the Tocqueville Lecture Series, contribute to seminar-style reading groups, and enjoy off-campus retreats each semester. The Fellows also author original reflections for the Tocqueville Fellows Blog, engaging themes from the year’s events with intellectual rigor and civic seriousness. Formed in the spirit of Tocqueville’s example, they are preparing to be thoughtful citizens and stewards of democracy’s future.
Tocqueville Fellows
Tocqueville Fellows make a year-long commitment to exploring the key philosophical and societal issues at the heart of American Political life. Through their participation in the Tocqueville Lecture Series, facilitated group reading discussions, and reflective written response, Fellows interact with rich interdisciplinary perspectives and sharpen skills to complement their personal interests at Furman and beyond.
Interested students will complete an application with several short essay responses and may be invited to interview if competition requires.
Applications will be available in April.
Questions should be directed to [email protected].
Meet the 2026-2027 Tocqueville Fellows
Throughout the year, the Tocqueville Fellows will be writing blog posts about the year’s events. Read the blog posts by clicking on each name.
Class of 2027
Jack Buss
Plymouth, MI | Politics and International Affairs; Economics; Minor in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies
Nathan Johnson
Atlanta, GA | History; Politics and International Affairs
Lane Lytle
Spartanburg, SC | Politics and International Affairs; Religion; Minor in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies
Maddie Moore
Whitesboro, TX | Politics and International Affairs; History; Minor in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies
Andrea Valeria
Puno, Peru | Politics and International Affairs; International Business
Class of 2028
Ava Kinghorn
Durham, NC | Mathematics; Religion; Pre-Occupational Therapy Track
Hanaa Khan
Greenville, SC | Politics and International Affairs; Pre-Law Track
Zach LaComb
Lexington, SC | Economics; Politics and International Affairs; Pre-Law Track
Laura Grace McSwain
Cary, NC | History; Biology; Pre-Law Track
Anna Louise Panhorst
Canton, GA | Biology; Pre-Med Track
Liza Sherbert
Beaufort, SC | Strategic communications; Urban Planning
Ellison White
Durham, NC | International Business; Politics and International Affairs
Makena Wyngaard
Jasper, GA | Economics; German Studies
Class of 2029
James Garland
Simpsonville, SC | Classics; Philosophy
Jaylen Greaves
Lincoln, NE | Politics and International Affairs
Olivia Herrin
Owings, MD | Politics and International Affairs
Mya Hill-Tejeda
Greenville, SC | Politics and International Affairs
MJ Johnson
Lake Zurich, IL | Classics; Politics and International Affairs
